The Town of Attleboro
Self Help Inc. Community Profile
Location:
The city of Attleboro is located in Southeastern Mass bordered by North Attleboro and Mansfield on the north; Norton on the east; Rehoboth and Seekonk on the south and Pawtucket and Cumberland, R.I. on the southwest and west. Attleboro is 32 miles southwest of Boston, 12 miles north of Providence, R.I. and 197 miles from New York City.
You can visit the Official Website of Attleboro Ma. at http://www.cityofattleboro.us/
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2000 U.S. Census Bureau Population Characteristics:
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General Population Statistics
| Total Households |
16,554
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Total Population |
42,068
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| Total Registered Voters* |
25,464
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Total Unenrolled Voters* |
14,982
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| Total Males |
20,441
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Total Females |
21,627
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| Never Married |
8,499
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Married |
18,648
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| Separated |
667
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Non-Married/unrelated |
5,098
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| Widowed |
2,343
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Divorced |
2,922
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| Single female Head of households |
1,698
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Grandparents as caregivers |
607
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*Secretary of State, July 2003
Race/Ancestry Statistics
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Race
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Total
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Percent
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Total in Poverty
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Percent
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| White |
38,410
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91.3%
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2,148
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5.7%
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| Black |
691
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1.6%
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169
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21.7%
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| Asian |
1,367
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3.2%
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114
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9.4%
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| Hispanic |
1,805
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4.3%
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201
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12.0%
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| American Indian |
67
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0.2%
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0
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0.0%
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| Other |
765
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1.8%
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29
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4.8%
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| Two or more Races |
753
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1.8%
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79
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8.4%
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Disability Status
| Population 5 to 20 years |
9,114
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With a Disabilty |
656
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% Disabiled | 7.2% | ||||
| Population 21 to 64 years |
24,722
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With a Disabilty |
4,491
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% Disabiled | 18.2% | ||||
| 21 to 64 employed | % Employed | 62.4% | |||||||
| Population 65 years and older |
4,799
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With a Disabilty |
1,983
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% Disabiled | 41.3% |
Poverty Statistics
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Map of Attleboro Poverty Population |
| Category | Families | Single Female Head of Household | Individuals | 65 Years and older |
| Total Below Poverty |
407
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185
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2,539
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485
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| Below 100% Poverty |
3.7%
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11.7%
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6.2%
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10.1%
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| Total below 200% Poverty |
1,382
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7,757
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| % below 200% Poverty |
12.5%
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18.8%
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 18 |
282
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160
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| % below with children under 18 |
5.0%
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15.9%
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 5 |
111
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52
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u/a
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u/a
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| % below with children under 5 |
4.5%
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18.1%
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u/a
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u/a
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u/a (unvavailable)
Persons, by race, for whom Poverty Status is Determined
| Population below 100% of poverty | Persons below 100% | % of Pop-ulation | Persons 100-150% of poverty | Persons 150-200% of poverty | Persons above 200% |
| All Races |
2,539
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6.2%
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4,822
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7,757
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33,518
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| White |
2,148
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5.7%
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| Black |
169
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21.7%
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| Hispanic |
201
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12.0%
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| Other Races |
345
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12.3%
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Other Poverty Related Statistics:
| Families with female head of household and no husband present |
303
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| Percent below poverty level |
17.5%
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| With related children under 18 years of age |
160
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| Percent below poverty level |
15.9%
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| With related children under 5 years of age |
52
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| Percent below poverty level |
18.1%
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| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren |
184
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| Percent of grandparents living in household who are responsible for grandchildren |
30.3%
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| TAFDC Recipients as of 2005 according to DTA |
254
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Languages Spoken other than English
| Language Spoken |
Persons
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% of Persons
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| English Only |
34,126
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87.1%
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| Language other than English |
5,044
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12.9%
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| Speak English less than well |
1,928
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4.9%
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| Spanish Speaking |
1,409
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3.6%
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| Other Indo-Eurposean Languages |
2,674
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6.8%
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| Asian and Pacific Island Languages |
738
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1.9%
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Preschool Child Statistics
Persons under 5 years of age: 2,942 (7.0%) % Living in poverty: 4.8%
Children ages 0-6 on TANF: 144
Persons enrolled in Nursery School/Preschool 655 (51.7%)
| Estimated number of 3 year olds as of 2008 |
622
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| Estimated number of 4 year olds as of 2008 |
616
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| Total estimated 3 and 4 year olds as of 2008 |
1,238
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| Total estimated Head Start eleigible 3 and 4 year olds as of 2008 |
297
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| Total number of children enrolled in Head Start as of 2005 |
39
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| Attleboro number of licensed child care slots as of 2006 |
1,222
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| Early Intervention children as of 2004 |
223
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| Total Births 2007 |
606
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| Teen Births 2007 |
27
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Attleboro Preschool Child Care Centers
| Name | Address | Phone | Type | Capacity | Infant | Toddler | Pre-School |
| A Touch of Honey Early Childhood Learning Center, Inc. | 25 Forest Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 226-0607 | Group Care | 19 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| ABC Learning | 1382 County Street Attleboro,02703 | 508-226-1235 | Group Care | 51 | 7 | 9 | 35 |
| Busy Bees Learning Center | 209 South Main Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-4208 | Group Care | 121 | 10 | 22 | 80 |
| Children’s Express Child Care, Inc | 101-A Dunham Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-7460 | Group Care | 55 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
| For Pete’s Sake Preschool | 18 Baltic Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 761-7770 | Group Care | 114 | 0 | 0 | 114 |
| Happy Days Child Care Center | 26 Colts Way Attleboro,02703 | 508 226-5584 | Group Care | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Jack and Jill Nursery School | 50 Park Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-1149 | Group Care | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Just Kids, Inc Daycare | 260 Rice Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 761-8988 | Group Care | 39 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Little Blessings Preschool | 841 North Main Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 223-5887 | Group Care | 61 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Little Folks School | 118 South Main Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-8977 | Group Care | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Maple Street Learn & Play Daycare | 107 Maple Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-5899 | Group Care | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Markman Children’s Program | 505 North Main Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 226-0282 | Group Care | 82 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Markman Children’s Programs, Inc. | 95 Pine Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 226-5718 | Group Care | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Self Help Head Start-Attleboro | 95 Pine Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 226-2030 | Group Care | 60 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Sneakers Presch at Attleboro Y/Site I | 39 North Main Street Attleboro,02703 | 508 222-1110 | Group Care | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
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Attleboro School Enrollment
2006-2007 School Year
Total pupils enrolled 2007: 5,989
Low Income Rate: 24.0%*
Limited English Proficient: 856 (14.3%)*
Annual Drop Out Rate for 2003: 3.11%
Number of total children identified by Department of Education for special education: 1,054 (17.6%)*
*Department of Education 2006-07 School Year
| Race/Ancestry of Students 2007 |
Total
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| Total Students |
5,989 (100%)
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| White |
4,624 (77.2%)
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| African American |
246 (4.1%)
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| Hispanic |
581 (9.7%)
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| Asian |
281 (4.7%)
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| American Indian |
54 (0.9%)
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Housing Characteristics
Figures Below from 2000 Census
| Total Housing Units |
16,554
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| Rental Occupied Housing |
5,795
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| Owner Occupied Housing |
10,224
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| Single Family Homes |
3,367
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| Mobile Homes |
746
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| Total Public Housing Units |
1,099
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| Homeowner Vacancy Rate |
0.7%
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| Rental Vacancy Rate |
3.8%
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| Percent paying more than 35% of income for rent |
22.6%
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| Percent paying more than 35% of income for mortgage |
13.3%
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Lead Poisoning Data:
Units built prior to 1959: 7,877 (47.6% of entire housing stock)
Children 2004 20-24 ug/dl immediate risk of lead poisoning: 0.0
Children 2004 25 ug/dl+ lead poisoned: 1
Incidence Rate x 1,000= 0.5%
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Attleboro Mayor and Council
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| Member | Ward |
| Kevin J. Dumas |
Mayor
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| Michael P. Sullivan |
Ward 1
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| George T. Ross |
Ward 2
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| Frank Cook, Council President |
Ward3
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| William R. Bergevine |
Ward 4
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| Gerald F. Chase |
Ward 5
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| Shannon M. Heagney |
Ward 6
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| Kimberly Allard |
Councilor At Large
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| Peter Blais |
Councilor At Large
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| Walter J. Thibodeau, Council Vice President |
Councilor At Large
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| Brian Kirby |
Councilor At Large |
| Bill Bowes |
Councilor At Large
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Income/Employment Data
| Median Income |
$59,112
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| Per Capita Income |
$22,660
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| Total Labor Force* |
24,263
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| Employed* |
22,898
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| Unemployed* |
1,365
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| Unemployment Rate* |
5.7%
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| Average Weekly Wages as of 2003 |
$683
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*As of January, 2008 accourding to Division of Unemployment Assistance
Crime Rates for 2005*
*Massachusetts State Police Crime Reporting Unit
| Categories |
2005
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2004
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% Change
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| Total Crimes |
882
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973
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-9.35%
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| Violent Crimes |
139
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123
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13.01%
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| Property Crimes |
743
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850
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-12.59%
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| Murder |
0
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0
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u/a
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| Rape |
9
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10
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-10%
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| Robbery |
13
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15
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-13%
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| Aggravated Assault |
93
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108
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-14%
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| Burglary |
176
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179
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-02%
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| Larceny |
661
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669
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-1.2%
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| Motor Vehicle Theft |
10
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19
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-46%
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Perinatal Rates
| Category | Number | Percent | State % |
| Total Births 2007 |
606
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| Prematurity (less than 37 weeks) |
52
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8.6%
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9.0%
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| Low Birth Weight |
39
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6.4%
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7.9%
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| Adequate Prenatal Care |
479
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78.2%
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84.7%
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| Teen Births |
32
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5.0%
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5.9%
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| Infant Deaths (less than 1 year) |
1
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1.6%
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4.9%
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| Neonatal Deaths (less than 28 days) |
1
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1.6%
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3.7%
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| WIC child participants as of 2003 |
471
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| WIC infant participants as of 2003 |
174
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Substance Abuse Indicators
(According to BSAS 2003 Department of Public Health)
Admision to DPH funded treatment programs: 446
Injection drug user admission to DPH programs: 78
Alcohol and other drug related hospital discharges: 121
Alcohol and drug users deaths: 10
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Results of the 2008 SHI Community Needs Assessment for the city of Attleboro.
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| # Priority | % | Problem Area |
| 1. | 50% | Need help with Health Insurance coverage. |
| 2. | 49% | Need affordable housing. |
| 3. | 49% | Need help to pay rent |
| 4. | 45% | Need food assistance |
| 5. | 42% | Support for caregivers of the elderly. |
| 6. | 42% | Certificate or degree program to get better job. |
| 7. | 42% | Need affordable child care. |
| 8. | 42% | Help for people seeking employment. |
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